When I moved to Ramalon again, there was no one there. Well, I didn't tell anyone I was going there, so it was only natural.
The room was quiet and still. It was dimly lit, probably due to its location in the basement. Yes, I remembered how it was like this when I came here to set up the warding.
The reason we set up the wards here was at the request of Khaleesi, the General of the Ramallon Imperial Guard. It was right after the battle against the King of Tana's Viru, and we had a victory celebration here in the Lamaron Imperial Palace.
Naturally, Nike of Sundange and His Majesty of Heedata were invited to the celebration, but they did not attend the celebration, and instead, they sent their substitutes. Incidentally, it is a secret story that the Duke of Vilas came as an imperial envoy from Heedata, and later it was revealed that he had befriended a woman working in the palace, which caused a commotion.
It was at that time that the transference boundary was put up. And he entrusted the faerie dragon to Kalies. At the time, I thought how worried he was, but now I can say that his concern turned out to be right on the mark.
I walk slowly toward the door. Then I heard some noisy voices coming from outside. I put my ear to the door and look outside.
......No, you can just open the door and walk out with an open mind." It's Linos of Agartha! I'm just curious, so I asked again. Is Marshal Caries or Commander-in-Chief Almond available?" and they will say, "Okay," and they will show you the way. Okay, yes.
I put my hand on the doorknob and try to open the door.
"No."
Sadie grabbed my hand and slid forward to embrace me. She pushes me, trying to pull me away from the door. What? No way, here!
"Don't even think about it!"
Sadie looks up and opens her mouth. Doss's voice: ....... Oh no, he's angry.......
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
"...... I think it's best if I don't answer it right now."
"Is that so? Intuition?"
Sidi nodded cockily.
"I think we should stay here for a while longer."
"Okay. Shall we go back to Agartha for a while?"
"No. I think I'll be fine in five minutes.
"I see. Just go to ......."
What's wrong?
Until then, are you going to hold on to me forever?
"......ohon."
Sadie cleared her throat and pulled away from me. It was too dim to see clearly, but her face must have turned bright red.
After a while, Sadie walks toward the door. She stops in front of the door and stands there for a while in the same position. Then she spun around on her heel to face me and called me with her right hand.
When she saw me approaching, she slowly opened the door.
"I don't see anyone here."
"Yes, it seems so. My instincts were right.
Sidney puffed out his chest. No, even I can judge whether there are people outside or not, and if anything, I can tell whether there are enemies or allies by unfolding the map, but I have no intention of telling her that, because it would put her in a bad mood. ......Hey? What are you mad about again? ...... You can't be serious, did you read my mind? No, he can sense it. I'm no match for him. Let's just tell him that we like him.
...... Sadie, you're cute. Your hair, especially, is very well done and beautiful. I love it. ......? You're not in a good mood.
Sadie walked down the hallway with a pouty expression on her face. I have no choice but to follow her.
She walks down the maze of corridors without any hesitation. I wonder where she is going. I would have liked to tell someone to come and get her so that she could be handed over to Caries or Almond, but Sadie's steps showed that she had no intention of doing so.
Suddenly, I saw what looked like an exit. At the end of the doorless archway, there appears to be a hall-like room.
When he reached the exit, Sidney suddenly stopped. While he was wondering what was going on, he heard some men's voices.
"We have taken control of the west gate!
"Yes!"
Peering through the exit, I saw several soldiers waiting at the end of a large hall. Right next to them was a desk, where Almond was standing. They were listening to the soldier's report and occasionally shouted "Yo! The voice is loud and cheerful.
Soon, the soldier who was supposed to be the messenger gave a quick salute, turned to the right, and left the place in a short run. Almond is talking with the soldiers. Suddenly, a woman's screeching voice echoed through the hall.
"What are you doing! Let go of me! Get your hands off me! Don't touch me with your dirty hands! Let go of me!"
The voices are coming from the hallway behind where Almond and the others are. A few moments later, I thought I heard footsteps, and then a few soldiers entered the room. Upon closer inspection, a small woman was being dragged away by the soldiers, who had her by the shoulders and arms.
When the soldiers came in front of Almond, they raised their hands in salute, straightened their backs, and opened their mouths.
"We've sealed the palace now. I have brought Miss Juliette here as you ordered.
"Thank you."
Almond replies quietly. At that moment, a woman's screeching voice rings out again.
"Commander-in-Chief Almond! Do you people know what you have done! You have stepped with your feet into the rear palace of His Majesty, and you have violently ...... me in this way."
"Jasch Juliet."
Almond's low voice rang out, interrupting the woman's words. The woman was rendered speechless by the power of his voice, and silence fell around her.
"Today, bandits who speak the names of Your Highnesses Orhan and Clahara have seized control of the city gates and attempted to blockade the Imperial City. Not only that, they brought explosives into the palace and detonated them. This is clear treason against the state."
"Your Highness the Emperor's representative, Orhan, has given his orders, you know. What are you talking about? Are you defying a royal decree? As I recall, you were dismissed by imperial order!"
"That was not a royal order."
"What are you ......"
"It seems that the explanation from the General has not been conveyed to you. That was not an imperial order. It was a forged imperial decree. The Kingdom of Lamaron is now a dependency of Agartha. His late Majesty was allowed by the King of Agartha to rule this country, but His Highness Orhan's appointment as Acting Emperor was not approved by the King of Agartha in the first place. ......"
"We have approval."
The woman called Juliet said that I approved of Orhan's appointment as acting emperor. Hate, I never heard of such a thing and I don't remember doing it.
"To King Agartha ......"
I have proof.
"Well, shall I show you?"
"It is in the palace."
In the palace? Where?
It is in a place known only to me. Find it if you can. It's no use trying to get me to talk. I will never tell you. If you think I'm lying, go ahead. In exchange, if the king of Agartha gives his approval, you will not be so bad as to lose your heads, will you? Now, if you're that determined, let's see what you can do. Let's see what you can do!"
The screeching hurts my ears. How many times do I have to say it? The next thing I know, silence reigns around me. Almond seems to be a little taken aback by Juliette's swordsmanship.
Just then, Sadie pokes me in the arm with her elbow. I look at her and Sidhey flashes me a wink.